Israel MOD Announces: “Gideon” Tanker Aircraft Completes Its Maiden Flight in U.S. Skies

Ahead of its delivery to the Israeli Air Force in approximately one month, the Boeing KC-46 tanker aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight in the United States.
This aircraft is the first of six tanker aircraft procured by the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Mission to the U.S., and joins a wide-scale force buildup program managed by the IMOD on behalf of the IDF.

The tanker aircraft – designated “Gideon” in Hebrew – will be equipped with Israeli systems and adapted to the operational requirements of the Israeli Air Force, enabling it to extend operational range and maintain air superiority across all theaters.